International Rapids Power Development Act

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• 1Short title

  This Act may be cited as the International Rapids Power Development Act.

• 2Agreement approved

  The agreement dated the 3rd day of December, 1951, between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario in the form set out in the Schedule is approved on behalf of and is binding on the Government of Canada and all things to be done by virtue thereof are approved and authorized.

• 3Transfer of the administration of lands or property

  The Governor in Council may transfer to the Government of Ontario the administration of lands or property belonging to Canada that in the opinion of the Governor in Council are necessary for the construction, operation or maintenance of the works to be constructed pursuant to the agreement set out in the Schedule.

• 4Powers and capacities of Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario

  For the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining the works to be undertaken pursuant to the agreement set out in the Schedule,

• 4(a)

  The Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario shall have the powers and capacities of a natural person as if it were incorporated by Letters Patent under the Great Seal for that purpose; and

• 4(b)Application of St. Lawrence Development Act, 1952 (No. 2)

  the provisions of the St. Lawrence Development Act, 1952 (No. 2) of the Province of Ontario respecting the expropriation or taking of lands or property for the works have effect as if enacted in this Act.

• 5Coming into force

  This Act shall come into force on a day to be fixed by proclamation.